Just because you saw me with him? How ridiculous!

HE

It was a silly mistake. But—the things you said! You spoke so—realistically—about marriage.

SHE

It was your marriage I was speaking about. (With hasty compunction) Oh, I beg your—

HE

My marriage! (He rises) Good heavens! And to whom, pray, did you think I was married? (A light dawning) To Maria? Why, Maria is my aunt!

SHE

Yes—of course. How stupid of me.

HE